1911 in 9mm???

[RedHemi]

The SP-01 does not appear on the CA handgun roster anymore.

True but there are plenty out there for sale you just need to stay away from the gougers.

 

[ButteFlyFisher]

I've never actually seen someone shooting one of those at a match. When I talk to people and find out they have one, they usually want to sell it, but I've only run into people with .45 caliber models.

Do they know something I don't, are 9mm 1911s actually bad?

I'd like to find out...by buying a Springfield loaded target 9mm for a great price ($900)

I had one and sold it.

It didnt really feel different enough from my other full size 9s to justify shooting it over them. I’d rather shoot a SP-01 or P226.

 

[RustVendor]

The SP-01 does not appear on the CA handgun roster anymore.

no but there are tons of them around and they still aren't being sold for a huge markup

 

[PAGANSAINT71]

I also have the 9mm Springfield Target. Very accurate but more weight than the .45 version as the barrel has thicker walls. That does make for less muzzle flip and easier to handle for the ladies.

I also have the mini version, the EMP. That is built well, tight tolerances. Good choice for an all metal CCW pistol.

The EMP is a little tack driver

 

[RedHemi]

The EMP is a little tack driver

I love my EMP I call it my little double tap machine.

 

[sonofeugene]

I think a 1911 should be a 45. If you want to shoot slightly less expensive 9mm, get a polymer gun.

 

[RustVendor]

I think a 1911 should be a 45. If you want to shoot slightly less expensive 9mm, get a polymer gun.

Yeah but I don't want one in 45

 

[RedHemi]

I think a 1911 should be a 45. If you want to shoot slightly less expensive 9mm, get a polymer gun.

1911 in 45 is nice I have a couple of them but there's nothing wrong with having a 1911 in other calibers just like polymer guns come in more than one caliber. I have a bad right thumb and I can shoot a 1911 in 9mm a lot more than 45. I also had an STI Sentry in 40 love the gun it shot really well but I could only do a few mags before my thumb would start to hurt. At least in 9mm I can still enjoy a good shooting 1911 and not have a lot of pain when I was done shooting.

 

[jclusin]

I’m selling my kimber 9mm if anyone interested. Shoots amazing

The Kimber target II looks very similar to the Springfield, but I want to buy the Springfield.

I've compared the two in a shop and I can't tell you why but I prefer the Springfield

 

[RedHemi]

The Kimber target II looks very similar to the Springfield, but I want to buy the Springfield.

I've compared the two in a shop and I can't tell you why but I prefer the Springfield

The Kimber has a firing pin block system in it which I personally do not like. It can be removed but you have to take off the rear sight to do it. I have a Kimber Raptor love the gun hate the FP block.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I love my 45acp 1911s but it’s difficult for my friends and family to shoot but they love the comfort and handling of the 1911s
Are the 9mm 1911 worth getting? I’m thinking of kimbers

Some folks as they get older find .45 ACP can hurt them but love the 1911 platform. The 9 mm version is a great way to solve that problem.

 

[sonofeugene]

I shot a 1911 and compared to my Glock 34, it didn’t hit me as hard.

 

[RustVendor]

Some folks as they get older find .45 ACP can hurt them but love the 1911 platform. The 9 mm version is a great way to solve that problem.

Im just cheap and like shooting for half price.

 

[wilsonmj88]

I am also in the market for a 9mm 1911. I have small hands and I find myself doing significantly better shooting my .45ACP 1911 vs. my G34 despite the upgrades I have made to my Glock and the amount of time I have spend practicing and competing with it.

Unfortunately (fortunately I guess), my .45ACP 1911 is a Wilson and it has spoiled me rotten. I have been trying to find a single stack Wilson or Nighthawk in 9mm in my area for about 6 months without luck. Hopefully one shows up soon!

 

[Angrysnarf]

Long ago I got a 38 super with sole intention of converting. Ria at the time did the conversion if I paid for parts and work and shipped it to their location in pahrump

 

[Dogs&Guns]

Curious if anyone also owns an xfive legion and can compare the recoil profiles since they’re roughly equivalent in weight (40+oz)

I own one and really enjoy it. It is a flat shooting easy to manage firearm. I am not sure how to describe the recoil but I am more accurate with it than I am with my P226's on fast fallow up shoots. It's a common competition gun.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

Just noticed in Bud’s Guns online shop for clearance guns they have a Ruger 1911 in 9 mm for just under $1000.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

Im just cheap and like shooting for half price.

That I do understand. Every paycheck I go and buy a 500 round box of .22 LR for similar reasons.